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Med Change Again: Quetiapine

Insomania
Insomania

Happy to be getting off Depakote as it was hard on my stomach, made me groggy in the day, and gave me insomnia at night.  Been on Quetiapine (Seroquel) two weeks now.  I was already struggling with weight gain due to antidepressants so I was secretly hoping this one would not work since it is known for extreme weight gain.  It may just be due to me sleeping so well but I feel great so far.  Now I guess I just have to decide if I want to be obese and happy or thin and messed up... sounds about right.



Anthony

MayB
MayB
I've been on a small amount of Quetiapine for a long time without the weight gain. I exercise a whole bunch which has helped with the ongoing depression stuff but seems to avert the weight gain...
SensitiveHoboLady
SensitiveHoboLady
Seroquel was the best med for me for over a decade. I did have weight gain but kept going for walks and keep at least light exercise going.
Community LeaderSunCloudJD
SunCloudJD
I've been on it for years and have gained for sure snd I hate it but I feel good on it to

May sounds like she has it figured out
As well as you as well Lady
Good for you for staying fit!!!...xo
Sunshinegirl0228
Sunshinegirl0228
Seriously has a Halley suppressed my appetite and my weight has stayed the same since starting.
Sunshinegirl0228
Sunshinegirl0228
Seriously has actually suppressed my appetite and my weight has stayed the same since starting.
Insomania
Insomania
Thanks everyone!
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